USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - EDRP Approved
Temple, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $96K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to join the VA Central Texas Health Care System. The position involves providing evidence-based psychotherapy and initial assessments for veterans with various psychological disorders, working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Possess knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan, interventions based on research and theory, family and system interaction, formal diagnostic criteria, risk assessment, evidence-based practice and assessment tools
Independently assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and the knowledge to formulate, implement, and re-evaluate a treatment plan through continuous assessment identifying the patient's problems, strengths, readiness to change, external influences and current events surrounding the origins and maintenance of the presenting issue, and interactional patterns within the client system. This includes the utilization of testing measures where appropriate
Provides counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples and families in a culturally competent manner that facilitates change through restructuring and reorganizing of the client system
Possesses knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case law, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of marriage and family therapy. This includes the ability to assist clients in making informed decisions relevant to treatment to include limits of confidentiality
Demonstrates skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation, and tracking quality improvements
Serves as the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) for assigned veterans and conducts the duties of this role
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
Hold a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.j
Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress. Requires independent judgment and skill
Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced-based practices, screening, and psychosocial assessment
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills
Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho-education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration
Preferred
2 years of experience in general setting
Holds license to practice with supervisor credential within Texas
Experience working with Veteran/Military populations
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
Experience with time-limited, evidence-based psychotherapy
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program
Company
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